{"product_id":"predator-d2-steel-bowie-knife","title":"Predator Bowie Knife – Handmade 14\" D2 Steel with Black Micarta Handle \u0026 Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":405}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":204,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":405}'\u003eThe Predator Bowie in D2 Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":441}'\u003eThis is the D2 version of our Predator Bowie, and it's a big one. The blade is 14 inches, the whole knife runs about 19 inches, and it's built for someone who wants a full-size working bowie they can actually beat on, not just look at. Where the Damascus version is about the pattern, this one is about toughness. Black D2 blade, stainless guard and pommel, black Micarta handle, black leather sheath. It's a no-nonsense look and it does what it's supposed to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":574}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":178,\"w\":225,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":574}'\u003eWe make these by hand in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":214,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":610}'\u003eStag Steel Knives has been making knives since 2001. This is a team effort start to finish, all of it done by hand in our Canadian shop, from forging the blade to grinding it, heat-treating it and fitting the handle. There's no factory line involved, so every knife comes out with its own small character. A lot of the big \"D2 bowie\" knives you see online are mass produced overseas. This isn't one of those, and you can feel the difference when you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":348,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":744}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":348,\"w\":86,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":744}'\u003eWhy D2 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":383,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":779}'\u003eD2 is a tool steel, and it's a favorite for hard-use knives for good reason. It's got a lot of carbon and chromium in it, which means it holds an edge a long time and stands up to heavy cutting without dulling fast. People ask if D2 is good knife steel, and the short answer is yes, especially for a big bowie that's going to see real work. It's not fully stainless though, it's what people call semi-stainless, so it's got better rust resistance than plain carbon steel but it's not bulletproof against moisture. Wipe it down and keep a little oil on it and it'll stay clean for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":536,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":932}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":536,\"w\":126,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":932}'\u003eThe heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":572,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":968}'\u003eThis is the part worth paying attention to. We don't run the whole blade to one hardness. The edge is heat-treated to 59 to 61 HRC so it gets properly sharp and holds that edge, and the spine is left a little softer on purpose. On a 14 inch blade that's important. Take the whole thing to full hardness and it can get brittle, and a hard knock can chip or crack it. Leaving the spine softer lets the blade flex a bit and absorb a hit instead of snapping. Hard edge up front, tougher back behind it. For a bowie this size that's the way to build it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":705,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":705,\"w\":152,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003eThe handle and fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":741,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1137}'\u003eThe handle is black Micarta. Micarta is a tough composite that's a workhorse handle material, it doesn't crack or swell with moisture and it gives you a solid grip even when your hands are wet or cold, which is more than you can say for a lot of wood handles. The guard and the pommel are stainless steel, which keeps the look clean and adds some rust resistance at the ends. At 5.15 inches the handle gives you plenty to hold, and you want that on a knife with 14 inches of blade in front of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":875,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1271}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":875,\"w\":71,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1271}'\u003eThe sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":910,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1306}'\u003eIt comes with a black hand-stitched cowhide leather sheath. There's a snap strap to hold the knife in and a tooled edge around it. It keeps the blade protected and rides well on a belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":985,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1381}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":985,\"w\":91,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1381}'\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1021,\"w\":560,\"h\":196,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1417}'\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1021,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1417}'\u003eKnife Name: Predator Bowie Knife (D2 Steel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1040,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1436}'\u003eBlade Steel: D2 Tool Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1060,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1456}'\u003eEdge Hardness: 59–61 HRC (differential heat treat, softer spine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1079,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1475}'\u003eBlade Length: 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1099,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1495}'\u003eBlade Thickness: 5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1119,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1515}'\u003eBlade Width: 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1138,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1534}'\u003eHandle: Black Micarta, 5.15 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1158,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1554}'\u003eGuard \u0026amp; Pommel: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1177,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1573}'\u003eSheath: Black hand-stitched cowhide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1197,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":1593}'\u003eOverall Length: approximately 19 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1231,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1627}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1231,\"w\":72,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1627}'\u003eOn the size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1266,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1662}'\u003eJust so it's clear, this is a large bowie. About 19 inches end to end, heavy in the hand, and it makes a statement sitting out. If you've been after a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/d2-steel-bowie-knives\" title=\"D2 steel bowie knife\" rel=\"noopener\" bis_size='{\"x\":347,\"y\":1286,\"w\":133,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":763,\"abs_y\":1682}' target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":347,\"y\":1286,\"w\":133,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":763,\"abs_y\":1682}'\u003eD2 steel bowie knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with real size and a build that holds up to use, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1341,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1737}'\u003eIf you want to see the rest of what we make, here's the full set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/collections\/bowie-knives\" title=\"handmade bowie knives\" rel=\"noopener\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1341,\"w\":514,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1737}' target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1341,\"w\":514,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1737}'\u003ehandmade bowie knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and if you're weighing your options, our write-up on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/damascus-vs-d2-steel\" title=\"the difference between Damascus and D2 steel\" rel=\"noopener\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1361,\"w\":527,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1757}' target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1361,\"w\":527,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1757}'\u003ethe difference between Damascus and D2 steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a read. When yours arrives, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stagsteelknives.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-care-for-a-damascus-knife\" title=\"knife care guide\" rel=\"noopener\" bis_size='{\"x\":413,\"y\":1380,\"w\":105,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":829,\"abs_y\":1776}' target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":413,\"y\":1380,\"w\":105,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":829,\"abs_y\":1776}'\u003eknife care guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e covers keeping a D2 blade clean and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1436,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1832}'\u003eWe make these one at a time, so when this one sells the next won't be exactly the same. If it's the one you want, grab it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Who makes the Predator Bowie?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It is a team effort at Stag Steel Knives, forged and finished by hand in our Canadian workshop. We have been making knives since 2001, and nothing here comes off a production line.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is D2 a good knife steel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, especially for a hard-use knife like this. 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